WANTAWSAN: Kwento ng mga Pilipinong Nasa Laylayan

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Isang pelikulang hindi lamang basta maghahatid ng kuwento, kundi magbubukas ng mga mata sa realidad na araw-araw na kinakaharap ng maraming Pilipinong nasa laylayan.

Ang “WANTAWSAN” ay isang pelikulang naglalayong ipakita ang mga katotohanan, sakripisyo at pakikibaka ng mga ordinaryong Pilipino na patuloy na humaharap sa mabibigat na hamon ng buhay.

Sa likod ng bawat eksena ay mga kuwentong puno ng emosyon, pagsisikap at pag-asa—mga kuwentong maaaring pamilyar sa marami dahil bahagi ito ng tunay na mukha ng lipunan.

Ilan lamang ito sa mga behind-the-scenes photos mula sa paggawa ng WANTAWSAN, na nagbibigay ng sulyap sa pagsisikap ng buong production team at cast upang mabigyang-buhay ang isang kuwentong may puso at mensahe.

Sa bawat kuha, makikita ang dedikasyon ng mga taong nasa likod ng pelikula upang maiparating sa manonood ang isang realidad na madalas ay hindi napapansin.

“WANTAWSAN” — isang pelikulang hindi lamang dapat panoorin, kundi dapat pakinggan at damhin. Isang kuwento ng mga Pilipinong patuloy na lumalaban, nangangarap at umaasa sa kabila ng hirap ng buhay.

Pagbibidahan nina Joross Gamboa, Rita Daniela, Zion Cruz kasama sina Raffy Tejada, Gillian Vicencio at marami pang iba.

"WANTAWSAN", an official full-length film entry to 2026 Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival.

Coming soon in Cinema. 

The Real Magic Is About to Unfold: HONOR Magic V6 Takes the Spotlight on August 24

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HONOR’s latest flagship foldable is set to redefine the premium smartphone experience with next-generation AI, exceptional durability, and powerful performance

Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines is set to launch its next flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V6, on August 24, 2026, promising a new chapter in premium mobile innovation.

Following a series of teasers highlighting its durability and innovation, the HONOR Magic V6 is set to reveal what lies beyond the fold. With advanced AI capabilities and flagship performance, the latest foldable is poised to raise the bar for what consumers can expect from the next generation of foldable smartphones.

“With the HONOR Magic V6, we’re bringing together intelligent AI experiences, powerful performance, and durability designed for everyday demands. We’re excited for Filipinos to discover what’s beyond the fold on August 24,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The HONOR Magic V6 will be officially unveiled on August 24. For launch updates, product information, and exclusive announcements, visit www.honor.com/ph and following HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive launch updates, product information, and more.

2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair to showcase the modern Philippine coconut industry

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The Philippine coconut industry takes center stage at the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, which will bring together approximately 300 coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country from August 26 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.

More than a marketplace for traditional coconut products, the five-day fair will showcase how Filipino entrepreneurs, farmers, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners are transforming one of the country's most important agricultural resources into innovative, sustainable, and increasingly diverse products and business opportunities.

The fair will bring greater visibility to initiatives supporting the development of the coconut industry and promote closer collaboration among government agencies and industry stakeholders.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry's Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (DTI-BMDPO), the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair will feature 300 coconut MSMEs offering food and non-food products from different regions of the country.

From familiar coconut-based food products to new applications in health and wellness, personal care, home and lifestyle, the exhibition will demonstrate how enterprises are moving further into value-added production, product innovation, improved packaging, and new markets.

The fair also brings together implementing agencies of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), led by the Philippine Coconut Authority, to highlight programs, services, technologies, research outputs, and accomplishments supporting coconut farmers and other industry stakeholders.

CFIDP implementing agencies will maintain information desks throughout the event, providing visitors and beneficiaries with opportunities to learn about government programs and engage directly with the agencies involved in coconut industry development.

Special features will offer visitors different ways to discover the versatility and potential of the Philippine coconut industry. The CocoBar Café will showcase innovative coconut-based food and beverages, while the CFIDP Selling and Showcase Area and Product Pavilions will feature diverse, value-added coconut products from participating MSMEs. The CFIDP Pavilion and CFIDP Implementing Agencies area will highlight government programs, services, and support for farmers, MSMEs, and other industry stakeholders, demonstrating the many opportunities across the coconut value chain.

Four days of business talks and cooking demonstrations will complement the exhibition, bringing industry knowledge, entrepreneurship, product applications, and market trends to the fair stage.

Market development will also be a key part of the event. Through Business Connect, participating cocopreneurs will have opportunities to meet institutional buyers and prospective market partners in targeted business-matching sessions designed to turn product exposure into potential orders and longer-term commercial relationships.

The 2026 edition builds on last year's performance. The 2025 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated Php96.9 million in total sales for 213 participating cocopreneurs. This year, participation expands to 300 coconut MSMEs, giving more enterprises access to consumers, buyers, market information, and potential business partners.

For visitors, the fair is a chance to see, taste, and discover just how far the Philippine coconut industry has come. From innovative products and new technologies to the enterprises and communities behind them, the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair brings the industry’s possibilities to life and invites the public to be part of its continuing growth.

2GO Strengthens Connections to Support Mindanao’s Next Chapter of Growth

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — 2GO, the Philippines’ largest and most integrated end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Mindanao’s economic growth by strengthening connectivity by helping businesses access markets and travelers reach their destinations across the country.

2GO Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer William Howell delivering his presentation during the Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City

Speaking at the 35th Mindanao Business Conference on August 12, 2GO Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer William Howell highlighted connectivity as a critical enabler of a more future-proof and inclusive Mindanao economy. The conference, held in Cagayan de Oro City from August 11 to 13, carries the theme “Accelerating Inclusive Growth through Innovation and Sustainability: Bridging the Gap, Scaling the Future.”

“When we talk about the future of the Philippine economy, Mindanao is not a peripheral story,” Howell said, noting the region’s vital role in agriculture and fisheries, energy, manufacturing, mining, exports, and tourism. Howell emphasized that the region’s economic potential can be further unlocked by strengthening the connections that allow goods, people, and opportunities to move efficiently across markets.

Connecting Mindanao’s industries to wider markets, Howell outlined four strategic pillars underpinning Mindanao’s economic advantage: industry, growth engines, connectivity, and tourism. While the region continues to produce globally competitive agricultural and manufactured products and attract investments across industries, he emphasized that connectivity ties these growth drivers together by linking farmers to markets, manufacturers to customers, exporters to gateways, and communities to new economic opportunities.

“Connectivity is not merely about moving goods and passengers. It is about enabling commerce, expanding access, attracting investments, and strengthening communities,” Howell said.

As Mindanao’s industries expand, 2GO is supporting businesses through an integrated network of freight, logistics, and travel solutions. The company’s Forwarding network includes 93 distribution hubs and warehouses nationwide, with 18 located in Mindanao. In the region, 2GO Forwarding handles approximately 1.5 million packages, or 150,000 transactions, annually.

Through 2GO Sea Solutions, the company connects Mindanao to key commercial hubs across the Philippines. 2GO serves ports located in Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Butuan, Dipolog, Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga, as part of its 20-port network nationally, while transporting 2.5 million metric tons of cargo to, from, and within Mindanao in 2025.

Beyond regular sea freight, 2GO provides specialized logistics solutions designed to address the evolving requirements of Mindanao’s industries, including project logistics for large-scale developments, cold chain for agricultural and food products, e-commerce logistics, and cross-docking solutions that support faster movement of goods.

Connectivity also extends beyond the movement of cargo. Through 2GO Travel, the company supports the mobility of entrepreneurs, workers, tourists, and communities, helping connect Mindanao with key destinations across Luzon and the Visayas.

2GO Travel currently operates 36 active passenger routes nationwide, including 18 with a Mindanao connection. The network supports 37 weekly voyages connecting Mindanao to Luzon and the Visayas, strengthening access to markets, employment, tourism, and other economic opportunities.

These integrated services reinforce 2GO’s role beyond that of a transportation provider. By combining sea freight, forwarding, specialized logistics, and passenger travel, the company helps businesses move products from production sites to markets while connecting people and communities across the archipelago.

The company’s participation in the 35th Mindanao Business Conference builds on its continued engagement with government, chambers, and business stakeholders in the region. Earlier this year, 2GO, the Mindanao Development Authority, and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. convened regional industry leaders to discuss logistics challenges and opportunities for strengthening supply chain connectivity across Mindanao.

The conference program likewise placed connectivity at the center of discussions on Mindanao’s economic future, with sessions covering the region’s economic strategic foresight, connectivity and resilience, smart industrial development, energy transition, digital infrastructure, trade, climate-smart business, tourism, and MSME financing.

Through its integrated network of sea freight, forwarding, and passenger travel, 2GO continues to support the next chapter of Mindanao’s growth by connecting people, markets, and opportunities across the Philippines.

For more information about 2GO’s end-to-end logistics and transportation solutions, visit www.2GO.com.ph.

Mindanao’s EMCOR and GCash bring flexible and seamless cashless payment solutions to over 170 stores nationwide

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Mindanao’s largest homegrown retailer integrates the GCash digital payment ecosystem across 174 branches nationwide, empowering millions of Filipinos with flexible, cashless shopping for appliances, furniture, motorcycles, and more.

(L-R) EMCOR CFO and treasurer Jocelyn S. Monungolh; president and COO Nelson M. Aparejo; GCash regional business unit head Maria Tania Kathrina G. Padilla; and EMCOR EVP administration Guilbert R. Olbez

EMCOR (Engineering and Machinery Corporation) and GCash have partnered to launch Scan-to-Pay options across the retailer's network and GBills, enabling monthly installments for customer purchases. For over 60 years, EMCOR has been a trusted name in helping Filipino families build better homes, offering an extensive range of home appliances, furniture, motorcycles, e-bikes, smartphones, laptops, and three-wheelers.

The partnership enables flexible financing for major purchases like furniture, appliances, and gadgets, making quality home essentials more accessible across income levels. By integrating embedded credit solutions into EMCOR’s customer base, the partnership helps more Filipinos invest in their homes and livelihoods with greater ease and less financial strain.

This shift toward digital payments not only improves the shopping experience but also enhances operational efficiency and security across all EMCOR outlets.

“Our mission at GCash is to bring safe, accessible digital finance to every household. This partnership with EMCOR ensures that paying for home essentials and settling monthly installments is effortless. We are proud to back EMCOR’s digital transformation and expand financial inclusion across Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao." said Tania G. Padilla, GCash regional business unit head.

Further, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to modernizing Philippine retail and accelerating the nation’s shift toward a cashless economy. The initiative is part of a broader GCash strategy to embed digital payment infrastructure into the everyday lives of Filipinos, driving habitual use of cashless transactions and expanding access to financial services in communities across Mindanao and beyond.

“EMCOR has always believed that the Filipino family deserves access to quality products and a stress-free shopping experience. Partnering with GCash is a natural extension of that commitment—our customers across 174 branches can now pay instantly through Scan-to-Pay or manage their installments remotely through GBills, right from their phones. This is more than a payment upgrade; it is about making the lives of Filipino families easier and giving them more time and peace of mind. We are excited to bring this seamless digital experience to our loyal customers in Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao,” shares EMCOR president and COO, Nelson M. Aparejo.

By combining EMCOR’s six-decade legacy of serving Filipino households with the strong digital ecosystem of GCash, the collaboration creates a retail experience that is not only more convenient but also safer, smarter, and more inclusive.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.